banka
/ˈban.ka/
The English word 'bank' (meaning a financial institution) is translated into Turkish as banka.
banka refers specifically to a financial institution. It is used in various common phrases such as Bankacılık (banking), Banka kartı (debit card), Banka hesabı açmak (to open a bank account), Banka şubesi (bank branch) and Bankadan para çekmek (to withdraw money from the bank).
Meaning: institution (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word banka is only used for financial institutions. If you are referring to the edge of a river, do not use this word. Instead, use nehir kıyısı.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of banka is bankalar. To indicate possession (the genitive form), use bankanın, which means 'of the bank'.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈban.ka/. The syllables are 2, with the stress on the 1st syllable. The sounds are similar to the English words 'a[b]out' for the /b/, '[n]ot' for the /n/ and '[c]ore' for the /k/.
Did you know?
- In Turkish, the word for a bench or park seat is spelled exactly like the English word 'bank', despite having a completely different origin than the financial term banka.
- In Turkish gambling or game contexts, the phrase banko is used to describe a 'sure thing' or a guaranteed bet. This usage has nothing to do with financial institutions.
- The Italian root of banka is the same word that gave English the term 'bankrupt', referring to a broken bench or counter.
Examples in context
- Bu bir banka mı?Is that a bank?This sentence is useful for asking if something is a bank.Tatoeba #6359139 by duran, translation #6358445 by CK
- Banka hâlâ açık mı?Is the bank still open?This sentence is useful for asking if the bank is still open.Tatoeba #4296641 by duran, translation #4013960 by CK
- Bu bir banka değil.This isn't a bank.This sentence is useful for stating that something is not a bank.Tatoeba #6362645 by duran, translation #6357935 by CK
- Bankalar, iş dünyasının temel yapı taşlarından biridir.Banks are one of the essential foundations of the business world.
- Banka hesabımızı kontrol etmek istiyoruz.We want to check our bank account.
- Hadi, bankaya gidelim ve paralarımızı yatıralım!Come on, let's go to the bank and deposit our money!
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Example conversation
Burak and Merve are walking downtown and need to find an ATM.
- BurakEn yakın banka nerede?Where is the nearest bank?
- Merveİleride bir banka var, Burak.There is a bank ahead, Burak.
- BurakO banka şu an açık mı?Is that bank open right now?
- MerveEvet, saat altıya kadar açık.Yes, it is open until six o'clock.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bank” translations and entries banka, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
